The Tigers of Mompracem

The Tigers of Mompracem (original title: Le Tigri di Mompracem) is an exotic adventure novel written by Italian author Emilio Salgari, published in 1900. It features his most famous character, Sandokan.

The Tigers of Mompracem

English-language cover
Author	Emilio Salgari
Original title	Le Tigri di Mompracem
Translator	Nico Lorenzutti
Language	Italian
Series	The Sandokan Series
Genre	Adventure fiction Young adult literature
Publisher	ROH Press (first English translation) Donath (first Italian publisher)
Publication date	English: 2008 Italian: 1900
Publication place	Italy
Media type	Paperback, Ebook
Pages	272
ISBN	978-0978270728
Followed by	The Mystery of the Black Jungle

It was adapted into a 1970 film The Tigers of Mompracem directed by Mario Sequi.

Plot introduction

In 19th century Malaysia, the Tigers of Mompracem are a band of rebel pirates fighting against the colonial power of the Dutch Empire and British Empire. They are led by Sandokan, the indomitable Tiger of Malaysia, and his loyal friend Yanez De Gomera, a Portuguese wanderer and adventurer. After twelve years of spilling blood and spreading terror throughout Malaysia, Sandokan has reached the height of his power, but when the pirate learns of the extraordinary "Pearl of Labuan", his fortunes begin to change.

Characters

• Sandokan - The Tiger of Malaysia, leader of the Tigers of Mompracem
• Lady Marianna Guillonk - The Pearl of Labuan
• Yanez De Gomera - A Portuguese adventurer, second in command to Sandokan
• Lord James Guillonk - Marianna's uncle
• Baron William Rosenthal - A British officer
• Patan
• Giro-Batol
• Juioko

See also

• Italy portal
• Novels portal

Novels in the Sandokan Series:

• The Mystery of the Black Jungle
• The Pirates of Malaysia
• The Two Tigers
• The King of the Sea
• Quest for a Throne

Novels in The Black Corsair series:

• The Black Corsair
• The Queen of the Caribbean
• Son of the Red Corsair

Captain Tempesta novels:

• Captain Tempesta
• The Lion of Damascus

External links

• Official website (in English)
• Read the first chapter.
• Read a review of Sandokan: The Tigers of Mompracem at SBTB.com.
• Italy’s enduring love affair with Emilio Salgari, The Economist, June 2017
• The Tiger of Malaysia, Barga News
• Read a review of the Sandokan series at SFSite.com.
• Read a review at Pirates and Privateers.
• Read a Sandokan Biography.
• Read about the historical Sandokan.